NWA 15482 Lunar Meteorite For Sale
Northwest Africa 15482 is a lunar meteorite that was found in Morocco in 2022. NWA 15482 was purchased by Ziyao Wang from a Moroccan dealer. The total known mass is relatively low at 80.6 grams, these are paired with the original find.
NWA 15482 is classified as a troctolitic anorthosite lunar meteorite. Troctolites are rich in olivine and likely formed when magma or lava beneath the Moon’s surface cooled and solidified. The interior of NWA 15482 is brecciated, with large clasts. NWA 15482 consists of anorthite, olivine, pigeonite, chromite, pentlandite, and barite granules. The slight greenish tint some NWA 15482 meteorites may present with is likely due to the high olivine content of troctolitic anorthosite lunars.
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